Nagano

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A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, a stone base, and a surrounding moat.
A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, a stone base, and a reflection in the water.
A snow-covered shrine with red walls and a wooden gate, surrounded by tall trees.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by snow-covered ground and trees.
A traditional Japanese temple with a large, ornate roof and a stone courtyard.
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Where to stay in Nagano

Find the best Nagano areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A snow-covered shrine with red walls and a wooden gate, surrounded by tall trees.

Togakushi

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Togakushi. You might want to make time for a stop at Chibikko Ninja Village or Togakushi Ski Area.

A traditional stone wall, a wooden bridge, and autumn-colored trees reflecting in a calm water body.

Matsushiro

If you're spending some time in Matsushiro, Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters and Matsushiro Castle are top sights worth seeing.

A building with multiple signs and lanterns.
Photo by Rho & G
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Minaminagano

While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.

A panoramic view of a city surrounded by lush green mountains under a clear blue sky.

Kurita

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Kurita. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Gondo Shopping Street are a few top sights nearby.

A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, surrounded by a moat and reflecting in the water.

Minamichitose

While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitose, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gondo Shopping Street and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum.

Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is SAR 240 per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
SAR 240
SAR 264 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"We were on 3rd floor. A floor that's had little attention since it was built, it was old, toilet leaked. Air con was central controlled and was blasting out hot... soom was hotter than a sauna. Temp was bearable with air con off and windows open. Coin operated laundry was excellent, as was location ..."

Reviewed on 5 November 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is SAR 233 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
SAR 233
SAR 282 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Matsushiro Castle and Masuo Ikeda Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (837 reviews)
"There were some maintenance issues with the hotel. The lights on the elevator button on the 9th floor did not illuminate, my room lights were also a little trouble. There were a couple of bugs in my room as well. The check in staff was not as accommodating as I would have liked. However, the hot ..."

Reviewed on 12 October 2026

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi

3 out of 5
2137 Kurita Nagano Nagano
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 224 per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
SAR 224
SAR 246 total
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
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Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

2 out of 5
745 Kusatsu Gunma
Stay at this villa in Kusatsu. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Kusatsu Tsurutaro Kataoka Museum and Sainokawara Street are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"Great venue and facilities."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen
HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

4.5 out of 5
1116 3020 Hokujo, Hakuba Hakuba Nagano
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and ...
HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin
B&D HAKUBA IWATAKE

B&D HAKUBA IWATAKE

4 out of 5
12130-2 Hakuba Nagano
Stay at this aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Iwatake ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"We received a surprise room upgrade upon arrival. The location couldn’t be better — Right across the from the gondola (which we loved for mountain biking) The staff were SO friendly and accommodating. We loved every minute of our stay and B&D and can’t wait to come back :) Thanks so much!"

Reviewed on 5 November 2026

B&D HAKUBA IWATAKE
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Stay near popular Nagano attractions

A traditional Japanese street with people walking, shops, and a large gate in the background.

Zenko-ji Temple

9.2/10 (566 reviews)
After visiting Zenko-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
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